Role Description
The SAP FI/CO Specialist is responsible for the design, optimization, and secure operation of financial and controlling processes within the SAP system landscape.
The role supports Finance, Accounting, and Controlling departments by ensuring efficient, compliant, and audit‑ready end‑to‑end processes.
A key responsibility is ensuring that all SAP FI/CO processes and system changes comply with TISAX AL3 and ISO 27001 requirements, including secure information handling, risk management, documentation, and adherence to internal governance standards.
Core Responsibilities
1 Process & Requirements Management
Analyze, design, and optimize financial and controlling processes (e.g., GL, AP/AR, AA, CO‑PA, cost center accounting)
Gather, evaluate, and prioritize business requirements from Finance and Controlling
Ensure that all process changes comply with TISAX AL3 and ISO 27001 security controls
Create audit‑ready process documentation, functional specifications, and decision templates
Support the definition and maintenance of internal governance and compliance standards
2 System Support & Customizing
Perform customizing and configuration in SAP FI and CO modules
Ensure stable, secure, and compliant SAP FI/CO system operations
Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities from a system perspective
Conduct root‑cause analysis and resolve incidents in 2nd‑level support
Maintain integration with related modules (MM, SD, PP, HR, etc.)
Implement and maintain authorization concepts following TISAX AL3 and ISO 27001 (Need‑to‑Know, Least Privilege)
Ensure proper logging, monitoring, and documentation of system changes and transports
3 Project & Change Management
Participate in SAP projects and lead subprojects within the Finance/Controlling domain
Ensure that all changes follow information security, risk assessment, and documentation requirements
Conduct risk assessments for SAP FI/CO processes and system changes
Coordinate external partners and ensure compliance with TISAX and ISO 27001 requirements
Ensure complete and audit‑ready documentation for all project deliverables
4 Training & Knowledge Transfer
Conduct user training and workshops for Finance and Controlling teams
Create and maintain training materials, process documentation, and user guides
Promote awareness of information security and compliance within SAP FI/CO processes
Support internal capability building and knowledge sharing
Competency Profile
Strong knowledge of SAP FI and/or CO modules
Experience in customizing core financial and controlling processes
Understanding of cross‑module integration and end‑to‑end business processes
Ability to analyze issues using SAP tools (e.g., debugging, tracing, reporting)
Familiarity with TISAX AL3 and ISO 27001 requirements, including:
Information classification and handling
Role and authorization management
Change and transport controls
Documentation and audit obligations
Risk management and mitigation measures
Secure system operation and monitoring
